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Landlord Training Program
The Craig Police
Department Landlord Training Program is a three-phase program
designed for property owners and managers. The first phase is the
completion of the Landlord Training, which is facilitated by the
Police Department. The training covers areas such as: Preparing the
Property, Applicant Screening, Rental Agreements, Ongoing
Management, Warning signs of Drug Activity, and Crisis Resolution.
The second phase
is accomplished when the property meets the minimum Crime Prevention
through Environmental Design (CPTED) requirements. The requirements
include: eye viewers on the front doors of all rental units,
deadbolts and striker plates on all exterior hinged doors of all
rental units, locks for the windows and sliding glass doors,
lighting accommodations in the common areas, and trimming of trees
and shrubs to ensure that they do not block the view from windows.
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The third phase is
met when the manager or property owner hosts a crime prevention
meeting with their tenants.
After completion
of all three phases, the Craig Police Department gives the managers
or property owners a sign to post on the property saying " Member of
the Craig Police Department Landlord Training Program." Each year,
they must complete a crime prevention meeting to retain the sign.
Since the
inception of the Landlord Training Program, local managers and
property owners have started a local Landlord Association. The
Landlord Association meets monthly and has approximately 20 to 25
members. During the monthly meetings, guest speakers attend and give
valuable information. Guest Speakers have included judges,
attorneys, credit collections specialist, and police officers.
Contact
Information: Sergeant Marvin Cameron
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